October 12, 2022

White House weighs ban on Russian aluminum over Ukraine war escalation

The White House is eyeing three options: an outright ban, increasing tariffs to levels so punitive they would impose an effective ban, or sanctioning Rusal.

October 12, 2022

Column: How do you accelerate energy transition when current crisis slams the brakes

If the answer to the energy crisis is a faster rollout of renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, then the problem is that the current situation is hindering the solution.

October 12, 2022

New research says critical metals for renewable energy products can be found in existing mines

To fill in the gaps and create estimates of critical minerals, geologists developed proxies to estimate tellurium content globally.

October 12, 2022

Shell launches consortium to speed up electrification of mining vehicles

The oil and gas giant has attracted eight companies to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks and renewables in mining.

October 11, 2022

Coal miner Coronado Global confirms merger talks with Peabody Energy

Australian coal miner confirmed on Wednesday it was in confidential discussions.

October 11, 2022

Cameco, Brookfield Renewable Partners to buy Westinghouse in $7.9 billion deal

"The partnership of Brookfield and Cameco will help drive forward the growth of nuclear power the world needs for its clean energy transition,” says Carney.

October 11, 2022

GM to take equity stake in Australian mining company

General Motors will invest up to $69 million and take an equity stake in Queensland Pacific Metals.

October 11, 2022

Goldman analysts say markets yet to grasp full impact of Inflation Reduction Act

ESG investors are missing an array of opportunities created by President Joe Biden’s climate bill, according to analysts.

October 11, 2022

Hecla Mining ups guidance on strong preliminary Q3 results

Company is raising its fiscal 2022 production guidance to 13.6-14.1 million ounces for silver and 169,000-180,000 ounces for gold.

October 11, 2022

The carbon emissions of producing energy transition metals: Charted

From the lithium and cobalt needed for electric vehicle batteries to the rare earth metals which power wind turbines, procuring all of these metals comes at a cost to the…